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More madness as Israel and Iran exchange direct military strikes, with Donald Trump recklessly demanding Iran's "unconditional surrender" while hinting at U.S. military assistance. 

The real danger? A regional conflagration that could draw in multiple Middle Eastern powers and destabilize global oil markets. We need cooler heads and less ego from world leaders before this volatile situation explodes.

Domestic troubles abound too. Utah Senator Mike Lee showed his true colors with shocking social media posts!

Meanwhile, Social Security faces insolvency faster than thought. The warning signs are clear, yet partisan gridlock prevents solutions.

Even disaster response is becoming politicized, with FEMA Administrator Kristi Noem creating dangerous bottlenecks by requiring all emergency funding to route thru her office.

Question for you the Wolf Pack Listener.
What would America feel if it were a person today? 

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Together, we can navigate these challenging times and work toward preserving our democracy despite the madness surrounding us.

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Speaker 1 (00:00):
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad, mad,mad, mad, mad.
Hello, this is a world gone madEvery day, with Donald
Delusional in the White House.
It is a world gone mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolf.
I'm back again to give someinsight on the news and the

(00:20):
chaos that's happeningnationally and all around the
world.
So here we go the Israel-Iranconflict and Trump's demand for
surrender, and the chaos that'shappening nationally and all
around the world.
So here we go the Israel-Iranconflict and Trump's demand for
surrender.
Over the past week, israel andIran have entered a dangerous
new phase of direct conflict.
Israel launched a series ofprecision airstrikes deep into
Iranian territory, targetingmilitary, nuclear and command

(00:42):
infrastructure, including Natanz.
Targeting military, nuclear andcommand infrastructure,
including Natanz missileproduction centers and Tehran's
Inam Hussein University.
Now Iran responded with wavesof missile drone attacks,
including hypersonic Fatah-1missiles.
Although Israel interceptedmost, some penetrated defenses,
causing civilian casualties.

(01:03):
Now the scale of the exchangeshas strained both nations'
defense systems.
Analysts suggest Iran has lostup to 70% of its missile
launcher capacity due to theIsraeli strikes.
President Donald Trump thenissued a stark ultimatum
demanding Iran's unconditionalsurrender.
Yes, he actually said that.

(01:25):
He said that Tehran is totallydefenseless and hinting the US
might assist Israel withpotential strikes on Iranian
nuclear facilities, includingbunker buster weapons.
Now he said it may be too latefor negotiations.
Iran's Supreme Leader,ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued a
public televised responseWednesday, rejecting Trump's

(01:45):
demand as absurd, stating Iranwill not surrender and warning
any US military interventionwould inflict irreparable damage
.
Tehran's UN ambassador echoedthis defiance, declaring the US
complicit and promising Iranwould respond firmly if America
crosses their red lines Now.

(02:06):
Meanwhile, us forces arereportedly repositioning in the
region and embassies are onalert amid rising tensions.
Now the consequences of USstrikes in Iran.
If the US joins Israel instriking Iran, it could ignite a
wider regional war.
Iran's allies Hezbollah inLebanon, shiite militias in Iraq

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and possibly the Houthis inYemen could retaliate against US
and Israeli targets.
Now Syria might also become abattleground.
Global powers like Russia andChina, though unlikely to
intervene directly, could backIran diplomatically or through
armed support.
While oil markets coulddestabilize, triggering economic

(02:50):
shocks worldwide, us basesacross the Middle East would
likely face coordinated attacks,risking American lives and
further escalation.
This is ridiculous.
This is a situation wherepeople who are unstable leaders,
especially Donald Trump, makeridiculous demands.
You should surrender just tolook good in the eyes of the

(03:13):
world and to fuel his ego.
Throw in.
Benjamin Netanyahu is justflexing his muscle everywhere.
We have set the stage for ahuge conflagration in the Middle
East.
People, we need cooler headsand less ego.
Mike Lee's reaction to Minnesotapolitical shootings.
You know, in the wake of theJune 14, 2025 shootings that

(03:36):
killed Minnesota StateRepresentative Melissa Hortman
and her husband, injured StateSenator John Hoffman and his
wife, events later revealed tobe committed by a pro-Trump
conservative suspect.
Utah Senator Mike Lee thenposted inflammatory messages on
X.
He shared a photo of theaccused and wrote this is what

(03:59):
happens when Marxists don't gettheir way, followed by a mock
phrase nightmare on Waltz Street, blaming Minnesota Governor Tim
Walz and Democrats for thistragedy.
His comments drew swiftbipartisan backlash, including
from Minnesota Senators TinaSmith, amy Klobuchar, who

(04:20):
publicly condemned the remarksas insensitive and misleading.
Now, after facing mountingcriticism, including from the
Deseret News Senate MinorityLeader Chuck Schumer and other
Republicans, lee then deletedthe controversial posts but,
notably, did not apologize.
Senator Tina Smith reportedlyconfronted him in person to

(04:42):
express the pain his commentscaused, while Klobuchar
acknowledged discussing thematter directly with him and
expressed relief when at leastLee's posts were removed.
The incident sparked a broaderdebate over political rhetoric
and the responsibilities ofpublic officials in responding
to acts of violence.

(05:03):
You know we have a tragedy inMinnesota where political people
are being targeted, and notablyDemocrats and killed, and Mike
Lee, a representative, a senatorfrom Utah, shows his true self
by posting asinine posts blamingthe Democrats for this.

(05:24):
We are in Looney Tunes land,everyone.
How, in the name of sanity, arethe Democrats to blame for
these shootings?
Shame on you, mr Lee.
Social Security could run shortby 2034.
Ina new update, the SocialSecurity trust meant to cover%

(05:45):
of scheduled benefits, meaningretirees could see a 19% cut in

(06:09):
monthly payments unless Congressacts to shore up funding Now.
The earlier depletion is drivenby a combination of higher
benefit payouts, boosts from theSocial Security Fairness Act,
slower wage growth anddemographic shifts like lower
fertility rates and risinghealth care costs are also
straining Medicare expected tohit the shortfall now in 2033.

(06:34):
Either raise revenue via taxincreases or lifting payroll tax
caps, or reduce benefits.
Adjust eligibility.
Delaying action will likelyforce tougher, more abrupt cuts

(06:55):
later.
Republicans and Democrats, getoff your ass.
Solve this issue.
This is not a little issue.
68 million people rely on theseprograms and you're going to
screw them over by not doing theright thing.
Any of my Wolfpack listenersneed these programs.
I believe a lot of you do.

(07:16):
Again, complete lack of caringfrom these leaders in charge

(07:40):
so-called leaders.
$100,000, routing billions infunding, including money from
FEMA, customs, the Coast Guard,secret Service and more through
her office.
This adds at least an expectedfive-day delay per request even
during disaster response,raising alarms among FEMA
officials who warn it couldcause significant bottlenecks

(08:03):
when rapid aid is essential.
Nome's directive follows herbroader push, alongside
President Trump, to reform ordismantle FEMA after the 2025
hurricane season, shiftingdisaster response
responsibilities to governorsand states.
Critics argue these moves willundermine FEMA's ability to

(08:25):
support states during crisis andweaken institutional expertise
and risk delayed response inlife or death situations.
We are now playing with life ordeath during disasters and Nome
wants to control everything thefunding.
Control everything, the funding.

(08:47):
How many more examples fromthese people do we need to see
before people who voteunderstand they don't care?
How many times do I need to saythis to Republicans?
That these people don't care,and that includes you,
republican voters?
They don't care about you.

(09:08):
Trump jokes about running theFed himself During a press event
, criticizing the FederalReserve's decision to hold
interest rates steady.
President Trump quipped am Iallowed to appoint myself at the
Fed?
I'll do a much better job thanthese people.
The comment, while delivered asa joke, reflected Trump's

(09:29):
ongoing frustration with ChairJerome Powell and the Fed's
reluctance to cut rates moreaggressively in the face of
economic concerns.
And today Powell announcedrates stay the same for now.
You know, even flip andthrowaway remarks like this show
that Donald is not a leader.
The so-called stable genius cando everything better than

(09:49):
anyone else, whether it be Fedchairman, generals, scientists.
You fill in the blank listeners.
I've talked about this severalepisodes back and this was
interesting.
That reinforces something I wasthinking about in the back of
my mind.
The headline read LiberalDoomsday Prepping on the Rise

(10:11):
Amid Trump's Re-Election.
A growing number of progressiveAmericans are engaging in
prepping due to fears of climatecollapse, government breakdown
and potential policy rollbacksunder the second Trump term.
Now, unlike traditionalright-wing survivalists,
left-leaning preppers focus oncommunity resilience, mental

(10:33):
preparedness, climate-driveninfrastructure vulnerabilities,
a movement described asruggedizing life and fostering
mutual aid networks.
Now estimates suggest millionsare preparing in some capacity,
with liberals making up roughly15% Of those millions of the

(10:56):
prepper population, stockpilingwater, food, medications and
emergency supplies, withincreased interest in the wake
of Trump's re-election.
Their motivations span concernsabout governmental
institutional failure, threatsto reproductive rights, like
banning Plan B, climate-induceddisasters and possibly civil

(11:18):
unrest.
Many liberal preppers emphasizeemotional resilience, community
coordination, self-reliancerather than weapons and bunkers.
Pew-style researchers note thatabout half of Americans
practice some form of disasterprep, mirroring a broader
mistrust in governmentalresponses.

(11:41):
While still a minority, withinprepping 15%, this progressive
movement is growing, buildingdiverse support networks ahead
of potential crisis.
Now, I've talked about this afew times in previous episodes
and I'll ask you again any ofyou prepping?
I know a few of you are.

(12:02):
I'm not talking about doomsdaypreppers.
I'm talking about rationalpreparing for the worst.
I told you before Natasha, mygirlfriend and I have been doing
this for years.
Are you?
And if not, why not?
Don't leave yourself caught ina crisis because you didn't take
action.
All right, turning it aroundand time for our inspiring,

(12:26):
uplifting story.
Okay, changing direction.
United Way Midland launches 105days of action.
In Midland County, michigan, theUnited Way kicked off its 105th
Days of Action, started June16th, going to go through June
19th, finishing up inviting thecommunity to take part in 22

(12:46):
volunteer projects.
These include neighborhoodcleanups, painting public spaces
, building homes, leveragingsupport from companies like Dow
and Consumers Energy, as well as250 volunteers across
participating nonprofits.
The emphasis on volunteerismstems from the idea that donated
time is a vital resource,valued at $31.80 per hour.

(13:11):
Now Midland United Wayestimates the collective labor
of volunteers will add over$22,500 in value.
Labor of volunteers will addover $22,500 in value, enabling
nonprofits to focus more onfunding on direct social
services.
Local organizer Megan Crockettnoted it's about community-wide
impact.
Whether you're at aconstruction site, cleaning

(13:33):
fences or tutoring children,every little bit helps, she says
.
She also emphasized that theseevents foster relationships
between businesses, non-profitsand citizens, creating a
resilient civic network.
As Midland celebrates more thana century of service, this
year's event signifies bothtradition and growth.

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By encouraging active volunteerparticipation and corporate
citizenship, the Days of Actionaim to create tangible
improvements and underscore theshared goal of a stronger,
kinder community.
Look, people working together,trying to make a difference,
trying to encourage others tovolunteer and make things better

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, stronger and kinder for thecommunity.
Okay, wolfpack listeners, I havea question for you.
I've tried this multiple times,got little response, so I'm
putting it directly to you,those who listen to my show.
Here is the question If Americawere a person today.

(14:38):
What do you think they'd befeeling and what would you say
to them if you could?
Let me repeat that If America,our country, were a person, what
do you think this person wouldbe feeling right now?
How would America be feelingright now and what would you say
to them, america, as the person, if you could, I would like you

(15:00):
, the Wolfpack listener, toreflect emotionally and
symbolically on the state of ourcountry.
Please, I'd like to hear fromyou.
I've asked hundreds of timesbefore and received very little
feedback, so I'd like you tostart communicating with me so I
can share with others becauseof where we are in our country

(15:20):
today.
833-399-9653.
24 hours a day, 7 days a week,toll-free voicemail box.
That's all it is.
And when you leave a message,all you have to say is I'm Bob.
Just use my first name and mycomment, that's it.
Or I'm Mark, from Minnesota.
Please don't say my name withmy comment.
I'll honor that request.

(15:40):
Or you can email meaworldgonemadpodcast at gmailcom
.
You have to put all of that inaworldgonemadpodcast at gmail.
Come on, everyone.
I'm trying.
I'm asking again.
I need more of you toparticipate and join in and
support this by giving yourfeedback.

(16:02):
You're listening to A WorldGone Mad.
I'm Jeff Allen Wolfe.
I'll be back again Friday withanother episode, waiting to hear
from you, and if I don't, thenI'm sitting in a room talking to
myself.
Stay hopeful.
There is chaos in the world,can't you see?

(16:24):
And we need to stand up andpreserve our democracy.
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad.
This is a world gone mad.
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